In this episode, Tania shares her experience attending the Bridging Summit, a gathering of organizations working to strengthen social cohesion and democracy in the U.S.Read 26. <a href="https://taniaisrael.com/2025/09/30/bridging-summit-2025/">Tania’s blog about the Bridging Summit</a>Learn about <a href="https://www.listenfirstproject.org/2025-showcase">award-winning grassroots bridge building initiatives</a> Tune into the bridging movement by signing the <a href="https://www.listenfirstproject.org/pledge">Listen First Pledge</a>Bridging organizations referenced in the episode:<a href="https://bridgeusa.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> </a><a href="https://braverangels.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> </a><a href="https://livingroomconversations.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Living Room Conversations</a><a href="https://www.raftforamerica.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> </a>

In this episode, Tania shares her experience attending the Bridging Summit, a gathering of organizations working to strengthen social cohesion and democracy in the U.S. Read 26. Tania’s blog about the Bridging Summit Learn about award-winning grassroots bridge building initiatives Tune into the bridging movement by signing the Listen First Pledge Bridging organizations referenced in the episode: Living Room Conversations

In this episode, Tania shares her experience attending the Bridging Summit, a gathering of organizations working to strengthen social cohesion and democracy in the U.S.Read 26. <a href="https://taniaisrael.com/2025/09/30/bridging-summit-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tania’s blog about the Bridging Summit</a>Learn about <a href="https://www.listenfirstproject.org/2025-showcase" rel="noopener noreferrer">award-winning grassroots bridge building initiatives</a>&nbsp;Tune into the bridging movement by signing the <a href="https://www.listenfirstproject.org/pledge" rel="noopener noreferrer">Listen First Pledge</a>Bridging organizations referenced in the episode:<a href="https://bridgeusa.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://braverangels.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://livingroomconversations.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Living Room Conversations</a><a href="https://www.raftforamerica.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>

26. Report From the Bridging Summit

In each episode we explore timely topics, fostering knowledge, skills, and empowerment. Together, we'll broaden our minds, open our hearts, and strengthen connections to face the challenges of living in a divided world. 

Tania Israel is a psychologist, professor, and award-winning author of two books about navigating political division. 

Elizabeth Scharpf is a social entrepreneur, leader in global innovation and impact, and urgent optimist.

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In each episode we explore timely topics, fostering knowledge, skills, and empowerment. Together, we'll broaden our minds, open our hearts, and strengthen connections to face the challenges of living in a divided world. Tania Israel is a psychologist, professor, and award-winning author of two books about navigating political division. Elizabeth Scharpf is a social entrepreneur, leader in global innovation and impact, and urgent optimist.

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